Kumala Island is located in the Mahakam River delta Tenggarong City, Regency, East Kalimantan Province, Indonesia . At first, Kumala Island is only bare land and bush areas are inhabited by many wild animals. When the Mahakam River water was high tide, the island which is one of the Mahakam River delta, the part submerged. Meanwhile, when the water is receding, its presence inhibits a passing boat trip around the island.
Seeing this condition, the Local Government initiative to deepen Regency Mahakam River dredge manner. The results are then used material dredged material to elevate the main island of Kumala so as not to drown when the water was high tide the Mahakam River.
In subsequent developments, local government saw the potential and opportunities of the island as a tourist if managed properly and professionally. So, since 2000, local governments strive to be a place the island tour by bringing in consultants from Jakarta. Various tourism facilities were later built.
When the Province of DKI Jakarta has a Fantasy World, East Kalimantan Province have Kumala Island. Although not as complete as Fantasy World, Kumala Island remains one of the places visited recreational tourists from East Kalimantan and the surrounding area, especially on weekends and other holidays.
Kumala Island Area which reached approximately 81.7 hectares gives enough room to tourists to perform various activities in the region. Here, tourists can enjoy various games, such as jet closter, bombom car, go-kart, carousel, and a cable car. As for tourists who want to know the area of the island, can rent a mini train for around about 45 minutes.
Once satisfied to know the ins and outs of Kumala Island, tourists can try another atmosphere, such as swimming in the pool. Fishing is another activity that can be enjoyed by tourists here, because the Mahakam River which surrounds the island store various types of fish.
For tourists who want to see the city of Tenggarong from a height of about 75 meters, can climb the planetarium (Sky Tower) found on the island. Kumala Island is also equipped with a giant aquarium facilities that cater specifically for fish Irrawaddy Dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris), namely species of freshwater dolphin found only in Irawady River (Brazil), mekong River (China), and the Mahakam River (Indonesia).
In the afternoon, the exotic region increasingly felt. Travelers can enjoy beauty while relaxing in resorts, cafes, tourist huts, shelters, shelter, or rent a boat motor running slowly over the Mahakam River.
Right in front there Kumala Island Museum Mulawarman a collection of ancient objects and relics of the Sultanate of aquatic mammal other ancient collections. Before leaving the aquatic mammal, would be much better when taking the first travelers to visit this museum.
Kumala Island in the tourist areas there are restaurants, cafes, and vendors who provide various needs of tourists, such as food, drinks, refill pulse, and fishing equipment. Also available outlet centers souvenirs and specialties of the local area.
For tourists who want to stay can rent a cottage, hotel and guesthouse with various types contained in this island. Here are a vast camping ground and safe, so it can be used by tourists who want to camp.
Various other facilities, such as tourist information centers, security, parks, fishing areas, swimming pool, miniature railway, cable car, shelter, shelter telephone, boat rentals, children's playground, and vehicles of other games , also available here.
Tenggarong City, the capital of Regency, located about 27 kilometers east of Samarinda, East Kalimantan's provincial capital. From Samarinda to Tenggarong City, tourists can access by using public transportation (bus) or private vehicle through Kukar Bridge I with travel time about 30 minutes. The location is near the Mahakam River from downtown Tenggarong, allows travelers to access it by using public transportation or private vehicle. Having reached the edge of the Mahakam River, tourists can reach Kumala Island with a small motor boat hire (motorized) or a cable car (cable car) with a travel time of about 5 minutes.
